The Vanguard Group, Inc. Discloses Holdings in Beazley plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has made its public position disclosure concerning Beazley plc. As of April 23, 2026, Vanguard holds 5.03% or 30,237,825 of Beazley's 5p ordinary shares. The disclosure adheres to Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, requiring transparency for entities with interests in securities representing 1% or more.

The filing reveals a recent small purchase of 148 securities at a price of 12.74 GBP per unit. Notably, no dealings in cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives were reported. Additionally, neither indemnities, options, nor derivative-related voting arrangements are disclosed, indicating no significant covert agreements exist.

The comprehensive disclosure underlines transparency in Vanguard's investment in Beazley, reflecting adherence to regulatory requirements. The disclosure was made public on April 24, 2026, with Shawn Acker as the contact.